Royal Highlanders (Simi Valley, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Ventura Cougars (Ventura, CA), 9-7 in a non-league test.

With the win, Royal upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Highlanders host Castaic (Castaic, CA) to battle the Coyotes in a non-league test on Thursday, March 28. The Coyotes come into the test with a record of 10-3. Castaic won 10-1 in their recent non-league test against Foothill Tech (Ventura, CA)

With the defeat, Ventura falls to 3-4 on the season. The Cougars host Hueneme (Oxnard, CA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Thursday, April 4. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 1-3.